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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
    Schaeffler to showcase smart chassis and body technologies for future vehicle architectures at 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium
    At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, scheduled to be held in Bühl, Germany, in June 2026, Schaeffler will present its latest solutions in the Chassis and Body technology area. With a system-based approach and fully integrated components developed in-house, the Germany-based supplier aims to meet key customer requirements for modern vehicles across all powertrain types by intelligently integrating mechatronic solutions for an improved ride and user experience for all occup...
    Yokohama Rubber supplies ADVAN V61 tires for new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV in Japan
    Yokohama Rubber announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment to the new Mazda CX-5 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV), which began sales in Japan in May 2026. The specified tire size is 225/65R17 102V. The ADVAN V61 tires, offered in the 225/65R17 102V size, are also fitted to the Mazda CX-5 for regions outside Japan, including Europe. In North America, however, the Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV is offered with Yokohama Rubber’s GEOLANDAR X-CV t...
    Volvo Cars to offer access to Tesla Supercharger network to customers across Europe
    Volvo Cars is going to expand access to the Tesla Supercharging network to make public charging more convenient in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. From the fourth quarter of this year, Volvo drivers will be able to use the company's app to charge their fully electric Volvo at more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across Europe. This expansion will provide easier and more convenient access to Tesla Superchargers across 29 European countries, with most of the stations located in key ...
    Kempower and Blink Charging expand DC fast‑charging sites across the US east coast
    Kempower, a global provider of DC fast‑charging solutions for electric vehicles, announced an expansion of EV charging sites involving Blink Charging Co, a leading global owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services. The expansion includes 14 sites in total, with two locations already operational and additional sites planned across multiple states along the U.S. East Coast throughout 2026. The new sites will be located in high-traffic areas near con...
    Voltera and Revel combine to build urban fast-charging platform for fleets and autonomous vehicles
    Voltera and Revel announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses, creating a next-generation infrastructure platform focused on building, owning, and operating fast-charging networks for autonomous vehicles, electric fleets, and ride-hail deployment in dense urban markets. The combined company will integrate Voltera's and Revel's capabilities in real estate, development, and power infrastructure to form a scaled platform aimed at delivering high-performa...
    Robinsons Land partners with ACMobility to expand EV charging network across Philippines
    Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property development arm of the Gokongwei Group, has signed an agreement with Ayala Corp.'s ACMobility to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across its commercial and residential properties. RLC said that the partnership supports its GoCharge initiative, which targets the establishment of 500 EV charging stations within the year, with RLC and ACMobility planning to set up 50 EV charging stations as part of this collaboration. The...
    EnergyAustralia and 7-Eleven to roll out ultrafast EV charging across Eastern Australia
    Australian electric vehicle drivers will soon be able to use ultrafast-charging facilities at 7-Eleven stores across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland under a new partnership between EnergyAustralia and 7-Eleven. Ten ultrafast-charging sites will be delivered over the next two years, beginning with three sites in Victoria. By integrating ultrafast charging into 7-Eleven's network of neighborhood stores, the initiative allows drivers to top up while buying a coffee, a meal or running er...
    Mercedes-Benz to roll out MB. DRIVE ASSIST PRO urban driving system in Germany
    Mercedes-Benz said it plans to roll out its urban point-to-point assisted driving system in Germany from the end of 2026, aiming to be among the first carmakers to offer this technology in Europe. This move comes amid a wider race to bring self-driving features to European city streets, with BMW and Tesla also pursuing rollouts of similar technology in the region. Chief Technology Officer Joerg Burzer announced in a LinkedIn post following a meeting at the Transport Ministry in Berlin th...
    CATL considers DeepSeek investment amid massive funding round and AI infrastructure push
    CATL is reportedly planning to invest in AI startup DeepSeek as part of an effort to expand its business into the AI infrastructure sector. According to The Information, CATL intends to participate in DeepSeek's ongoing initial funding round, which is targeting about 50 billion yuan (about $7.36 billion) and could close as early as June. If completed, this capital increase could push DeepSeek's overall valuation above 350 billion yuan. The move aligns with CATL's strategy of expanding into ne...
    CATL partners with DST to launch standardized battery-swap system for electric light trucks
    CATL has partnered with logistics operator Digital Sustainable Transport Shenzhen (DST) to officially launch mainland China's first standardized light truck battery-swap ecosystem. The first batch of standardized battery-swap light trucks has been delivered and put into urban logistics operations, according to a company statement. The battery-swap model, known as Choco-swap, takes only 120 seconds to complete the energy replenishment process. Over an eight-year vehicle life cycle, this m...
    NTT Docomo demonstrates high-capacity millimeter-wave communications for multiple high-speed vehicles
    Docomo, NEC Corp., and NTT have announced the development of a technology that enables multiple high-speed vehicles to simultaneously maintain stable, high-capacity millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications in the 40 gigahertz band, which is expected to be leveraged in the 6G era. The technology combines distributed MIMO, in which multiple antennas are distributed and deployed from a base station, with a technique that pre-compensates the transmit frequency and transmit timing of signals. In a ...
    Rohde & Schwarz strengthens in-vehicle networks test portfolio with new ASA-ML compliance solution
    Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S SPLUS-K105 option for the R&S ScopeSuite+ software, offering comprehensive electrical compliance testing for the latest Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) Motion Link standard. The software fully controls and automates the R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscope, guiding test engineers through each test case via a step-by-step wizard and a web-based GUI. It supports all relevant test cases for each speed grade from SG1 to SG5. Users ca...
    Hitachi and Astemo team up to build AI platform for driver-assistance systems in software-defined vehicles
    Astemo and Hitachi are jointly developing an AI development platform for driver-assistance systems in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), aiming to combine real-world driving data with digital twin simulation to train and validate vehicle AI. The two companies plan to have this development environment in place by the end of March 2027. The platform will use digital twin simulations to reproduce scenarios difficult to recreate in the physical world, such as rare driving events and component degr...
    Uber and JSW Green Mobility sign MOU to develop EVs for Indian ride-hailing market
    Uber and JSW Green Mobility have signed a memorandum of understanding as an initial step toward partnering to develop new electric vehicles for the Indian ride-hailing market. The companies plan to jointly develop and operate these vehicles to reduce costs, promote electric mobility and serve the needs of Indian riders and drivers. The MOU was signed at JSW's Mumbai headquarters during Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's five-day visit to India. JSW Green Mobility is a fully-owned subsidiary of JSW ...
    Hevo and FTT sign MOU to expand wireless EV fleet charging across Middle East and Africa
    Hevo Inc., a New York-based developer and tier 1 supplier of patented Rezonant wireless charging hardware and the Journey software platform and Fleet Tracking Technologies Co. Ltd. (FTT), a Saudi Arabian company in fleet management, telematics and logistics technology, announced a strategic partnership to commercialize wireless charging and automated depot solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East and Africa region. The partnership brings together Hevo's UL-cert...
    New York awards $6 million to projects aimed at integrating EVs with electric grid
    The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that over $6 million has been awarded to seven projects through the State's Vehicle Grid Integration Program to advance technologies that can help integrate electric vehicles efficiently into New York's electric grid. The program supports scalable projects that advance EV charging infrastructure through product development, technology demonstrations or new business models, including bidirectional charging, energy...
    Basquevolt unveils lithium-metal battery cell for EVs
    Spanish battery developer Basquevolt has introduced a next-generation lithium-metal battery cell for electric vehicles, the BQV400L, claiming a gravimetric energy density of more than 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and compatibility with existing gigafactory manufacturing infrastructure. Launched on May 22, the pouch-format cell is positioned as a step toward industrialization of lithium-metal batteries using a hybrid polymer electrolyte architecture. Basquevolt said the BQV400L deliv...
    Stellantis expands Qualcomm collaboration to deploy Snapdragon Digital Chassis and ADAS across portfolio
    Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies announced an expansion of their multiyear technology collaboration to equip next-generation Stellantis vehicles with Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs). The expanded collaboration integrates Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions with STLA Brain, Stellantis' electronic and software platform, to enhance cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assistance system performance. This scalable technology foundation is intended to...
    Vector Informatik and Solectrix unveil integrated camera data replay solution for ADAS testing
    Vector Informatik and Solectrix are jointly introducing a data replay solution aimed at realistic and reproducible testing of camera-based driver assistance and automated driving functions. The solution is designed to enable development and test teams to efficiently and transparently validate state-of-the-art advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving functions. To achieve this, Vector contributes its simulation and test tools CANoe and DYNA4 for vehicle communication, remaining bu...
    Hesai secures over 1 million unit lidar design win from European automaker
    Hesai Group announced that it has secured a new design win from another top-tier European automaker, following its recently announced Level 3 program with Mercedes-Benz. The new order exceeds 1 million units and covers more than 10 models across the original equipment manufacturer's joint venture brands in China. The company highlighted its Hesai ATX product, a compact long-range lidar for advanced driver assistance systems. Since entering mass production in 2025, ATX has rapidly gained broad...
    Stellantis bets €60 billion on scale, tech and tough choices in ‘Fastlane 2030’ reset
    After years of managing a sprawling portfolio that often left investors questioning brand positioning, overlap and capital discipline, Stellantis is attempting a reset. The company is restructuring how it views its stable of iconic marques—splitting them into clearly defined global and regional roles, aligning product pipelines and sales strategies accordingly, and directing investment toward the most scalable and profitable nameplates. The aim is to eliminate internal competition, reduce d...
    Kempower, APM Terminals sign agreement on supply of EV charging infrastructure at ports
    Kempower and APM Terminals have signed a three-year framework agreement for the supply of Kempower's direct current (DC) fast-charging technology across APM Terminals' global network. Kempower is a global front-runner in DC fast-charging solutions, while APM Terminals operates resilient and efficient container terminals in 35 countries and is part of A. P. Moller — Maersk. The agreement is intended to support APM Terminals' road map to decarbonise operations through the use of battery-...
    Continental unveils SportContact 7 Force tire for high-performance supercar
    Continental has announced the expansion of its SportContact family with the launch of the SportContact 7 Force, a new ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) summer tire, specifically designed for high-performance sports cars. The Germany-based tiremaker is supplying the new tires to the new Brabus Bodo, a limited-production 2+2 grand tourer (GT). Building on the SportContact 7's success among the leading summer tires, the SportContact 7 Force was ...
    SK Signet and synergEV sign MOU to expand ultrafast EV charging in the Americas
    SK Signet, a South Korea-based ultrafast electric vehicle charger manufacturer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US EV charging infrastructure operator synergEV to expand cooperation across North America and Latin America. The signing ceremony took place at SK Signet's US subsidiary in Texas, where the companies discussed plans to expand ultrafast-charging infrastructure and collaborate on key projects. SynergEV, based in Texas, operates more than 1,800 charging stations ac...
    Stellantis and Dongfeng plan Europe-based JV for Voyah new-energy vehicles
    Stellantis and Dongfeng Group have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining their intention to expand their 34-year partnership by creating a Stellantis-led, Europe-based joint venture focused on the sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing and engineering of Dongfeng's new-energy vehicles (NEVs). The planned JV would initially target designated markets in Europe and be structured as a 51/49 JV led by Stellantis. Under the contemplated plan, the new JV would take respon...
    MathWorks adds hardware support for Renesas microcontrollers in automotive design
    MathWorks announced new Hardware Support Packages that connect Model-Based Design and simulation directly to execution on Renesas' RH850/U2A microcontroller for automotive applications and the RA6T2 microcontroller for industrial controls. The new MATLAB and Simulink integrations allow engineering teams to move from simulation to running embedded code on hardware with automated build, flashing and on-target execution, while accelerating development cycles by eliminating many manual integration s...
    Hyundai Mobis hosts 5th Mobis Mobility Day in US to expand robotics and physical AI collaboration
    On May 18, Hyundai Mobis hosted its 5th Mobis Mobility Day in Sunnyvale, California, to identify global partners and expand collaboration in robotics and physical AI. The South Korean automotive supplier aims to broaden the open innovation it has pursued in the mobility sector into new business areas to strengthen its competitiveness. Mobis Mobility Day is Hyundai Mobis’ flagship open innovation event, where local startups, global automakers and representatives from...
    Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover explore synergies for new product development for the US
    Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to collaborate on product development in the US. The MOU is nonbinding and focuses on exploring collaboration opportunities to create synergies across product and technology development, with the aim of leveraging the companies' complementary strengths to create value for both organizations. Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, said that by working with partners to explore synergies i...
    V-Green signs MOUs to expand EV charging and battery swapping in key Philippine provinces
    V-Green has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the provincial government of Bataan and Clean Fuel to expand electric vehicle charging and battery-swapping infrastructure in high-traffic areas across the provinces of Bataan and Cavite in the Philippines. These initiatives aim to deliver a more convenient ownership experience for users of electric cars and electric two-wheelers, supporting the acceleration of EV adoption in the Philippines. Under the MOU with the provincial governmen...
    ChargePoint and OBE Power expand multifamily EV charging partnership across North America
    ChargePoint announced a partnership with OBE Power to deploy electric vehicle charging solutions at multifamily residences across North America. Under this partnership, OBE Power plans to deploy approximately 2,500 charging ports starting in 2026 using ChargePoint EV charging solutions. ChargePoint, a global leader in EV charging solutions, and OBE Power, a charge-point owner focused on deploying and operating EV charging infrastructure at scale, aim to expand their collaboration into one of ...
    AEye and MoveAWheeL sign MOU to explore lidar and Physical AI integration for ADAS
    AEye and MoveAWheeL announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore integrating AEye's Apollo long-range lidar sensor with MoveAWheeL's acoustic-based Physical AI road-surface sensing technology for next-generation automotive safety and autonomous driving applications. The collaboration aims to enhance advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving by enabling vehicles to not only detect and interpret objects ahead, but also to better understand real-time road conditions that...
    Magna secures mirror-integrated driver and occupant monitoring program with European OEM
    Magna has been awarded a driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) program with a European original equipment manufacturer, representing a significant expansion of Magna's DMS/OMS across global vehicle platforms and positioning the company's mirror-integrated system as a foundational element within next-generation vehicle architecture. The mirror-integrated DMS/OMS is designed to add advanced driver and occupant awareness capability without increasing interior complexity or visible hard...
    Hesai partners with Mercedes-Benz to supply lidar for Level 3 models
    Hesai Group, a global tech company, disclosed in its first-quarter 2026 earnings release that it serves as a strategic lidar partner and a confirmed supplier to Mercedes-Benz models, enabling Level 3 autonomy. The company said that the new supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China. According to the announcement, lidar production under this agreement will be supported by Hesai's new Galileo manufacturing center in Thailand. This content may be AI-assisted and is c...
    Char.gy partners with Reading Borough Council to install 2,600 EV charging points
    Reading Borough Council in the UK has entered into a 15-year partnership with charge-point provider Char.gy to install about 2,600 public electric vehicle charging points on residential streets across Reading. The initiative is intended to make it easier for local residents to switch to EVs, particularly those who do not have access to off-street parking. The scheme addresses the issue that nearly half of Reading households lack a driveway or private parking, a significant practical barr...
    Bosch secures a large order to supply electric motors from Mercedes-Benz
    Bosch has secured a major, long-term order to supply its next-generation electric drives from German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the company announced May 19. According to Bosch, the order follows a successful 2025, in which it acquired more than 70 customer projects globally. The company supplies more than 50 automotive manufacturers worldwide with technology and solutions for electromobility. The company said its electric motors achieve up to 98% efficiency while simultaneously ...
    Pod acquires EO Charging to expand EV charging capabilities
    Pod Point Ltd. has acquired EO Charging, a specialist provider of electric vehicle fleet charging and end-to-end depot charging software solutions, in a move that significantly expands Pod's commercial fleet and energy management capabilities. With over 17 years of experience enabling the UK's transition to electric mobility, Pod has established itself as a leader in EV charging and a pioneer in energy flexibility, including support for grid balancing through incentivized smart charging....
    Uber commits $10B to seek robo-taxi alternatives, criticizes Waymo — report
    Uber has publicly criticized its robo-taxi partner Waymo while committing more than $10 billion to develop its own autonomous vehicle fleet with partners including Rivian, Lucid and Nuro, according to a May 15 report by Electrek. Over the past few months, Uber executives have characterized autonomous vehicle-only operators such as Alphabet's Waymo as "less scalable" and "less reliable" than Uber's hybrid model, which combines human drivers and robo-taxis on a single platform, the report said, ci...
    BMW and Solarwatt deepen collaboration on bidirectional charging and home energy integration
    BMW and Solarwatt are expanding their collaboration in smart energy and home charging solutions, focusing on making Neue Klasse vehicles a central component of the home energy ecosystem. With the launch of the first Neue Klasse models, the BMW iX3 and the BMW i3, BMW is beginning the rollout of its bidirectional charging technology. Following Germany's first commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) offering available since March, vehicle-to-home (V2H) applications are now being extended so that BMW i...
    Driivz partners with Dunamis Charge to manage and expand US EV charging network
    Driivz, a Vontier company and global software supplier to electric vehicle charging operators and service providers, announced a partnership with Dunamis Charge, a manufacturer of American-made EV charging solutions, to manage Dunamis Charge's network of smart EV chargers and support its expansion of EV charging infrastructure across the US. Natalie King, founder and CEO of Dunamis Charge, said that Driivz and Dunamis Charge share a focus on building EV charging infrastructure that is built t...
    Hubject and Smappee link public EV chargers to Intercharge eRoaming network in Europe
    Hubject and Smappee have announced a partnership that connects Smappee's network of public electric vehicle chargers to Hubject's Intercharge eRoaming platform across Europe. Smappee has connected all public charge points managed by its charge-point operator (CPO) to Intercharge, making them accessible to the full Intercharge partner network and the eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs) operating within it. The partnership provides Smappee's customers with immediate access to Hub...
    Xpeng unveils mass-produced Level 4 robo-taxi built on GX platform in Guangzhou
    Xpeng has announced the official rollout of its first mass-produced robo-taxi in Guangzhou, mainland China, stating that this is the first time in mainland China that an automaker has achieved mass production of a robo-taxi through full-stack, in-house development. The robo-taxi is built on the Xpeng GX platform and is mainland China's first production-ready, pre-assembled robo-taxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies and engineered to Level 4 autonomous driving standards. It is ...
    Einride and EASE Logistics deploy Level 4 autonomous electric trucks in Ohio logistics pilot
    Einride and EASE Logistics announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. This deployment extends the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio's Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and is intended to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency. Operations will ta...
    BMW rolls out preferred pricing at Ionna Charging Network across the US
    BMW of North America has launched a preferred pricing program at Ionna charging locations across the US. The move is aimed at further enhancing the public charging experience for BMW and MINI electric vehicle drivers. Beginning immediately, BMW and MINI drivers who initiate charging with Plug & Charge or the My BMW App will receive 20% off charging sessions through Sept. 30. The offering is fully integrated within the vehicle's digital ecosystem and is automatically applied without the ne...
    China Automotive Systems starts supplying electric power steering systems to European division of a global automaker
    China Automotive Systems Inc. (CAAS) announced that it has started supplying electric power steering (EPS) for a global automaker's European division. The automaker, whose identity has not been disclosed, will use EPS from the mainland Chinese supplier in its two new vehicle models in Europe, with more vehicle projects planned to follow. The annual supply volume is expected to reach approximately 300,000 units. Over the past two years, from project initiation to volume shipment, the CAAS team...
    Hyundai Motor and Kia expand India-wide EV research with leading engineering institutes
    Hyundai Motor and Kia announced that they have partnered with Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) to secure technology in the electric vehicle battery and electrification fields. On May 15, Hyundai Future Mobility Innovation Center signed agreements with four schools — IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur and Tezpur University — to join a joint research framework. The Hyundai innovation center is a mid- to long-term strategic indust...
    Caocao partners with Shanghai International Automobile City to advance robo-taxi commercialization
    On May 14, CaoCao entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai International Automobile City (Group). Under this agreement, CaoCao will establish a wholly owned subsidiary in the core area of Shanghai International Automobile City to support the future commercialization of robo-taxi operations, with plans to deploy 100 robo-taxis in the area in 2026. CaoCao is expected to play an active role in the development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry in Shanghai's Jiading...
    NXP collaborates with Quanta on deterministic zonal networking for software-defined vehicles
    NXP Semiconductors is collaborating with Quanta to enable a deterministic zonal networking solution for next-generation vehicle architectures as the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The solution is based on NXP's S32 automotive processing platform and the TrustMotion MotionWise middleware to provide predictable, real-time communication across zonal vehicle networks. The solution is built on NXP S32-based zonal controllers and targets a major ori...
    Bridgestone supplies bespoke Potenza tires for Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster supercar range
    Bridgestone has been selected as the exclusive tire partner to the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. The Japanese tire-maker is supplying two custom-engineered Bridgestone Potenza tires designed to maximize the supercar's capabilities on both road and track. The Fenomeno Roadster is described as the most exclusive and powerful open top Lamborghini model ever produced, with just 15 units planned, each equipped with a 1080 CV V12 hybrid powertrain. To optimize its performance for real-world dr...
    MFG EV Power selects AMPECO platform to expand ultra-rapid charging network across the UK
    MFG EV Power, the electric vehicle (EV) charging division of Motor Fuel Group (MFG), has selected AMPECO's EV charging management platform to support the nationwide expansion of what it describes as the UK's largest ultra-rapid charging network. The partnership currently covers more than 2,800 charge points across over 550 charging locations and is intended to support a consistent, reliable charging experience for UK drivers. MFG, the UK's largest independent forecourt operator with approxima...
    GM and Samsung SDI pause $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant amid weaker EV demand
    A $3.5 billion battery project led by a joint venture (JV) between Samsung SDI and General Motors (GM) in New Carlisle, Indiana, has been put on hold as GM adjusts its electric vehicle (EV) strategy in response to moderating demand. A spokesperson for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, chaired by Indiana Governor Mike Braun, confirmed that the project is being paused. The suspension will delay the original plan to begin mass production in the fall of 2027 with an annual capacity of...
    AiMotive launches aiWare5 automotive NPU IP with enhanced scalability and safety features
    AiMotive announced the official launch of aiWare5, its latest-generation automotive neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property (IP), following a soft launch at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and an extension of the aiWare ecosystem through a strategic relationship with Socionext to meet the demands of global tier 1 and OEM partners. AiWare5 is now available for general licensing and, while aiWare has been designed to accelerate any automotive AI workload, this release also full...
    CATL, Yutong deepen partnership to accelerate electrification of commercial vehicles globally
    Chinese battery giant CATL and bus manufacturer Zhengzhou Yutong Bus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for comprehensive strategic cooperation on May 12, further deepening their 15-year partnership. According to a press release, the cooperation will focus on jointly expanding in overseas markets. The partners plan to establish a model for exporting Chinese automotive technology across more than 60 overseas countries and regions, and will drive the electrification of commercial v...
    Stellantis signs $1.18 billion deal with Dongfeng to produce Peugeot and Jeep models in mainland China
    Stellantis NV has agreed to an 8 billion yuan ($1.18 billion) project with mainland China's state-owned Dongfeng Motor to expand the production of Peugeot and Jeep vehicles for both domestic and export markets. The Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) joint venture will initially produce two all-new Peugeot-branded new-energy vehicles (NEVs) at its Wuhan plant starting in 2027. These two models will be based on the latest design language of the all-new concept cars unveiled by Peugeot ...
    Rompetrol plans to develop EV charging infrastructure for light and heavy-duty vehicles in Romania
    KMG International (Rompetrol) is implementing a new investment co-financed by European funds to develop a national network of electric charging stations for light and heavy vehicles. Through its member companies — Rompetrol Financial Group, Rompetrol Downstream and KMG Rompetrol Development — KMG International (Rompetrol) is carrying out a strategic project to develop electric charging infrastructure for light-duty vehicles (LDV) and heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) across 26...
    Pirelli develops custom P Zero tires for new BMW iX3 electric SUV
    Pirelli has developed two distinct P Zero tire families for the new BMW iX3 all-electric sport utility vehicle. One is a dedicated P Zero version focused on precise handling, while the P Zero E highlights the characteristics of electric drivetrains. These tires have been developed for the first Neue Klasse model, the German manufacturer's new platform for electric vehicle models. Both custom tires feature Pirelli Elect technology, which is designed to enhance the performance of electric and plug...
    City of Darwin seeks partner to roll out public EV charging network
    In a press release dated May 12, 2026, the City of Darwin announced that it is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to deliver a network of public EV charging stations across the municipality. The Request for Proposal seeks a long-term partner to design, build, finance, install, operate, maintain and monitor EV charging infrastructure on Council land, supporting the growing uptake of EVs across the Northern Territory. Requests for Proposal opened on May 12, and close on June 2, 2...
    Wallbox partners with FreeNow by Lyft to support electrified taxi fleets in Europe
    Wallbox, a global provider of EV charging and energy management solutions, has announced a partnership with FreeNow by Lyft, described as one of Europe's leading multi-mobility apps, to support the electrification of taxi operations in key European markets. Through this agreement, FreeNow drivers and fleet operators will gain access to exclusive conditions on a selection of Wallbox charging solutions for both home and business use. The program has already launched in Germany, France, the UK, ...
    Fraunhofer’s RoB@t2Cell research project developing automated battery recycling system
    Fraunhofer Institute's RoB@t2Cell research project, which began active collaboration earlier in the year, is developing automated solutions for the safe disassembly and targeted discharge of battery cells for recycling and reuse, with the aim of establishing a sustainable circular economy for the German and European battery industry. Fraunhofer IPA contributes expertise in automated disassembly with characterization and discharge, recycling, machining and separation technology, and life ...
    Innoviz Technologies signs software deal to evaluate on-sensor lidar perception for InnovizTwo platform
    Innoviz Technologies announced a new software development agreement with a leading autonomous driving technology company. Under this agreement, the parties will evaluate on-sensor LiDAR perception capabilities for the InnovizTwo LiDAR platform and deliver a development plan. The collaboration extends Innoviz's LiDAR embedded software and may potentially deepen Innoviz's role within the existing LiDAR supply relationship. As autonomous vehicle programs move toward series production, original e...
    UK government signs MoU with Wayve to boost autonomous technology and jobs
    The UK government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wayve, a company pioneering AI for autonomous driving, to deepen collaboration on next‑generation autonomous technologies and support Wayve's growth in Britain. The partnership is framed as part of efforts to strengthen UK leadership in automated vehicles, focusing on shared research to enable responsible deployment of autonomous cars and reinforcing the UK's global role in autonomous and AI‑enabled mobility. By linking AI...
    Automotive Grade Linux launches SoDeV reference platform for SDVs
    Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative project at the Linux Foundation developing the open source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform and the addition of five new members: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan and Very Good Ventures. The initial version of the AGL open-source SoDeV reference platform is accessible via the latest AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) release, codenamed "Ult...
    Ambilight debuts EC smart dimming panoramic roof integrated with ambient lighting on all-new AUDI E7X
    Ambilight, a mainland China-based company specializing in electrochromic (EC) products for various markets, including automotive, is expanding its partnership with Audi following the debut of the German carmaker’s first all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026 in Beijing in April. In 2024, Audi established a strategic partnership with SAIC to form a joint venture to produce electric vehicles for the mainland Chinese market. These vehicle...
    Toyota Motor collaborates with Hyroad Energy to deploy hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in California
    Toyota Motor North America has entered into a definitive agreement with Hyroad Energy to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 commercial trucks in Southern California, US. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the ACT Expo, North America's largest fleet technology event. Under the said agreement between the two companies, Hyroad will provide trucks, maintenance, data and software services to support Toyota's logistics operations, while Toyota will supply hydrogen fuel through its own ...
    MFG teams up with Octopus Electroverse to launch Plug & Charge technology across 95% of its EV charging network
    Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has introduced Plug & Charge technology across 95% of its nationwide MFG EV Power charging network in the UK, in partnership with Octopus Electroverse. This development allows MFG EV Power customers with compatible cars to plug in and charge vehicles instantly, without needing radio-frequency identification (RFID) cards, apps or contactless payments to start a connection. Plug & Charge provides a simpler, smarter way to charge electric vehicles through an encryp...
    Stradvision launches integrated AI perception platform for automotive OEM deployment
    Stradvision announced the commercial launch of an integrated perception platform engineered for automotive original equipment manufacturer deployment. This move unites Stradvision's vision stack with a leading Physical AI systems developer to provide a unified, execution-ready architecture for the global automotive industry. The partnership, established through a comprehensive multiyear collaboration agreement, bridges the gap between advanced software development and large-scale series produ...
    Ouster Rev8 OS lidar qualified for NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform
    Ouster announced that its new Rev8 OS family of digital lidar sensors has been qualified to run on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform, which is used to accelerate the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles. As a vendor within the open NVIDIA DRIVE ecosystem, Ouster's Rev8 OS has met the requirements of the DRIVE Hyperion sensor qualification process. The company combines hardware readiness with full-stack software compatibility through optimized plugins for its entire sensor p...
    Aptiv Gen 8 radar platform selected by Volvo Cars for future vehicle safety features
    Aptiv announced that Volvo Cars has awarded Aptiv's Gen 8 radar platform for deployment in future cars, beginning in 2028. The platform is expected to support a range of safety and driver-assistance functions as both brands continue to evolve their vehicle portfolios around software‑defined architectures. “Volvo Cars has always been guided by a belief that safety should be designed around people and real-world driving conditions. Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platform helps us deliver even m...
    Schaeffler and ThunderSoft partner on centralized vehicle computing platforms for software-defined vehicles
    Schaeffler has formed a strategic partnership with mainland China-based ThunderSoft to jointly develop and market central vehicle computing platforms for future vehicle architectures. The collaboration aims to support original equipment manufacturers as they move toward software- and AI-based vehicles, with a focus on modular and scalable solutions that reduce development outlay and system complexity and enable centralized software and data architectures. “Central vehicle computers are deve...
    Nissan collaborates with Red Hat to build next-generation SDV platform
    Red Hat has announced an engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Co. at the Red Hat Summit in Atlanta to build Nissan's next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The collaboration centers on using Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System as a standardized, scalable Linux foundation for the Nissan Scalable Open Software Platform (SW PF), aimed at accelerating Nissan's transition toward flexible, software-defined mobility architectures. Nissan highlighted that it chose Red Hat because o...
    Camber Charging to deploy on-route charging systems for LA metro zero-emission bus fleet
    Camber Charging has been selected by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) to deliver, install and maintain 73 on-route charging systems across 20 locations in support of LA Metro's growing zero-emission bus fleet. The contract is valued at $58 million, with first deliveries scheduled for late 2026, and is intended to support LA Metro's transition to a fully electric transit network that will carry spectators and venue staff during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympi...
    Driivz to power Duracell E-Charge ultrafast EV charging network across the UK
    Driivz, a Vontier company and global software supplier to electric vehicle charging operators and service providers, announced a partnership to power and scale the Duracell E-Charge ultrafast EV charging network across the UK. The Driivz software platform is intended to optimize the Duracell E-Charge network by removing common points of friction for charge-point operators through robust session data, accurate billing and transparent settlements. With mature, reliable OCPI capabilities, the EV Ne...
    Source, Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging partner on maintenance of EV charging infrastructure in the UK
    Source has announced a collaboration with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to deliver a unified operational and maintenance model across its growing UK and Ireland charging network. Under this collaboration, Siemens eMobility will supply high-performance charging hardware for an increasing number of Source sites, while Evolt Charging will provide the field engineering capability to install, commission and maintain that hardware at scale, with engineers deployed across Scotland, England, W...
    CATL plans to expand sodium-ion battery production capacity by 40 GWh
    CATL is expanding its sodium battery production after securing a record-breaking global order. The company plans to invest 5 billion yuan (about $735 million) to significantly increase its sodium battery capacity. A public document released on May 7 by environmental authorities in Ningde, Fujian province, where CATL is headquartered, said that the expansion project will add 40 gigawatt-hours of annual production capacity for sodium-ion power batteries.  The expansion will be carried o...
    Auto China 2026: Pateo and NVIDIA collaborate to debut software-hardware integrated AI box solution
    Pateo announced at the 2026 Auto China event in Shanghai that it has reached a series of deep collaborations with NVIDIA and a leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) original equipment manufacturer. The company said it is accelerating the transition of on-vehicle large models from technical verification to large-scale mass production and has achieved substantial progress in implementing in-vehicle AI large models and in applying advanced computing platforms. As automotive intelligence ent...
    Auto China 2026: Pateo signs MOU with Aumovio to jointly develop high-computing SoC platforms for SDVs
    Pateo Connect Technology (Shanghai) signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aumovio Holding China Co. at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The cooperation focuses on the joint development of high-performance cross-domain integration and artificial general intelligence (AGI) technologies, as well as global market expansion. Under the cooperation agreement, Pateo and Aumovio will leverage their respective research capabilities in high-computing ...
    Kodiak AI advances Bosch hardware integration for production-ready autonomous trucking platform
    Kodiak AI announced that Bosch has begun delivering critical hardware components to Kodiak as part of the companies' strategic collaboration on autonomous driving technology. Kodiak is actively testing and validating camera samples from Bosch and has completed early prototype sensor integrations into Kodiak SensorPods, the company's proprietary hardware modules that house its autonomous driving sensors. Kodiak is also actively evaluating vehicle actuation components from Bosch. Since announci...
    Quantinuum and BMW Group extend quantum computing partnership for advanced materials and mobility
    Quantinuum has expanded its collaboration with BMW Group into a multiyear partnership focused on applying quantum computing to advanced materials science to unlock future mobility. The two companies have been working together since 2021 on joint research aimed at addressing complex challenges in industrial chemistry to support the advancement of next-generation mobility. Their work has progressed from foundational algorithm development to advanced simulations of molecular systems, e...
    Opel plans new all-electric C-segment SUV developed with Leapmotor
    Opel has unveiled a key project in its model strategy, a completely new, all-electric C-segment sport utility vehicle that would expand the carmaker's current portfolio. The new SUV is part of Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor's plan to deepen their strategic collaboration globally. According to the carmaker, the new electric SUV will not only serve as a blueprint for efficient global collaboration but also enable Opel to take a major strategic step forward in electrification and s...
    MN8 Energy and San Jose Clean Energy sign tolling deal for 40 DC fast chargers
    MN8 Energy LLC (MN8) has announced a new tolling agreement with San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE) to design, build, own and operate 40 direct-current fast-charging (DCFC) ports across five city-owned sites in San Jose, California. The agreement is intended to bring 40 affordable DCFC ports to underserved communities. Under the terms of the agreement, MN8 will fund project costs and support operational performance, while SJCE will retain control over branding and retail pricing. Revenue will be col...
    ElectroMobility Poland partners with Foxconn to build EV production and research hub in Poland
    ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) will partner with Taiwan's Foxconn to develop an electric vehicle production and research hub in southern Poland, as part of plans to create an EV champion in response to growing European demand. The state-backed company said it is negotiating the scope of cooperation with Foxconn and its EV subsidiary Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, including the possible formation of a joint venture, and aims to sign binding agreements in the second half of 2026. EMP's CEO Cyprian...
    Innoviz Technologies and LOXO sign letter of intent to power next-generation autonomous delivery vehicles
    Innoviz Technologies announced that Switzerland-based LOXO has signed a letter of intent to integrate Innoviz's InnovizTwo Long-Range LiDAR into LOXO's Level 4 autonomous driving solution, Digital Driver. InnovizTwo is a core layer enabling Physical AI systems that must perceive, reason, and act in the real world under the laws of physics, supporting high-fidelity 3D understanding required for autonomous operation. Innoviz and LOXO are in advanced stages of testing and evaluation of InnovizTw...
    Geely reaches agreement to acquire Ford Motor's inactive facility in Valencia, Spain
    Chinese carmaker Geely Auto has reached an agreement to acquire the Body 3 assembly line at Ford Motor's Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, according to Spanish media outlet La Tribuna de Automoción. By taking over this currently inactive facility, Geely is expected to establish its own independent vehicle manufacturing operations in Europe. Geely plans to use the assembly line to produce a new energy vehicle (NEV) model based on the GEA (Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture) platfor...
    P3 digital services partners with Inlogic Games to expand SPARQ OS in-car gaming
    P3 digital services GmbH, a provider of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) platform, has announced a new partnership that adds a range of games to its Android Automotive-powered infotainment solution SPARQ OS. P3 has partnered with Slovakia-headquartered Inlogic Games, a development studio specializing in Android and HTML5 games for mobile phones and other devices.  Inlogic delivers a portfolio of over 500 titles, including 250+ Android and 300+ HTML5 games, through a global distribution netw...
    CATL subsidiary CAIT partners Turkish carmaker Togg on joint development of chassis platform
    Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Limited (CAIT), CATL's skateboard chassis arm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Turkish automotive brand Togg to jointly develop a chassis platform for Togg's new B-segment vehicle family. This collaboration, announced on April 29, 2026, marks the first overseas passenger vehicle project for the platform. Under the agreement, CAIT will provide its Bedrock Chassis technology and engineering expertise, working with Togg to co-d...
    Blink Charging teams up with Emobi to integrate EV charging networks for seamless roaming and automation
    Blink Charging Co. announced that it is teaming up with Emobi to integrate Blink's nationwide charging network into Emobi's unified roaming and JustPlug ecosystem. The collaboration connects Blink's extensive portfolio of fleet and public charging infrastructure with Emobi's roaming and JustPlug infrastructure, aiming to deliver seamless roaming and automated charging experiences across one of North America's most widely deployed electric vehicle charging networks. The companies said that as ...
    ChargeLab and ChargerHelp launch unified orchestration partnership to boost EV charger uptime
    ChargeLab and ChargerHelp announced a strategic reseller partnership to address systemic fragmentation in the electric vehicle charging ecosystem and improve charger uptime. The partnership integrates real-time digital monitoring with field service maintenance in a continuous feedback loop, creating a new standard of unified orchestration designed to significantly reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and move the industry toward reliable 99% uptime. They identify misdiagnosis, incomplete data and c...
    Rivian explores making lidar sensors in US using mainland Chinese technology partnerships
    Rivian Automotive is considering making its own lidar sensors and may do so in partnership with a mainland Chinese firm, CEO RJ Scaringe said in an interview with Reuters on May 5. The Irvine, California-based electric-auto maker launched a plan to make its own chips in 2025 as part of a broader push to develop its proprietary self-driving technology, which would compete with Tesla products. Rivian said that a version of its R2 vehicles coming later in 2026 would include lidar sensors, whic...
    Aeva delivers Atlas 4D lidar C-samples to Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics
    Aeva announced that it has delivered initial C-sample units of its Aeva Atlas 4D lidar sensors to Daimler Truck North America and Torc Robotics, marking a major milestone in their collaboration for the future series production of SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semitrucks. This C-samples delivery is a critical step toward the deployment of autonomous Freightliner Cascadia trucks in North America, where Aeva is the exclusive long-range lidar supplier. Atlas serves as a critical perception sensor i...
    Neusoft Smart Go and Tencent Cloud form strategic partnership for AI cockpit solutions
    Neusoft Smart Go, a subsidiary of Neusoft Corp., has announced a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud at the Auto China 2026 in Beijing. In line with the AI-defined vehicles trend, the two companies will focus on intelligent cockpits, on-device AI large-model applications, ecosystem content integration, in-vehicle cybersecurity and cloud services. By integrating their technologies and resources, they plan to develop AI-powered intelligent cockpit products and solutions designed to ...
    Keysight expands collaboration with CATARC to establish joint charging test innovation laboratory
    Keysight Technologies announced an expanded strategic collaboration with China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) New Energy Vehicle Inspection Center, highlighted by the establishment of a Joint Innovation Laboratory for Charging Test Technology. The collaboration is intended to accelerate innovation in new-energy vehicles (NEVs) testing, standards development and charging technologies. As the global NEV market continues to scale rapidly, automakers and suppliers are fac...
    DKV Mobility acquires e-mobility platform provider Optimile
    DKV Mobility has completed the acquisition of Belgian electric mobility (e-mobility) platform provider Optimile NV from BNP Paribas Fortis and AG Insurance, further expanding its platform business and reinforcing its position in the European e-mobility market. The parties have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. Sebastian Klauke, CEO of DKV Mobility, said that e-mobility is a key growth driver for DKV Mobility and that expanding technology and service capabilitie...
    Wattif EV acquires Mer business portfolio to expand European charging network
    Wattif EV has announced the acquisition of Mer's business portfolio, increasing its network to 60,000 charging points and further strengthening its position as a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions in Europe. The transaction builds on an existing collaboration between Wattif and Mer, a subsidiary of Statkraft, and follows Wattif's acquisition of Mer's Norwegian residential charging portfolio in 2024. This new agreement extends the partnership into the business segment, reflecting ...
    Octo and Sedgwick announce strategic telematics partnership
    Global telematics company Octo announced a strategic partnership with Sedgwick to combine advanced telematics with claims management services and reshape the future of insurance and mobility. The collaboration aims to create a new model in which telematics and efficiency are integrated to transform the customer experience. By merging Octo's telematics insights with Sedgwick's global expertise in claims handling, the partnership is intended to deliver enhanced speed and accuracy in crash and c...
    Netradyne expands European presence by acquiring Moove Connected Mobility
    Netradyne has announced the acquisition of Moove Connected Mobility, described as a leading European fleet intelligence and connected mobility company with deep expertise across major European markets. This acquisition is a significant milestone in Netradyne's global expansion and emphasizes the company's long-term commitment to Europe as a core strategic region. By combining Netradyne's AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions and AI-driven edge intelligence platform with Moove's stron...
    Geotab integrates Polestar Fleet Telematics into MyGeotab across key global markets
    Geotab has announced the integration of Polestar vehicles into its original equipment manufacturer telematics network, enabling commercial fleet operators in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific to access Polestar vehicle data directly within MyGeotab without requiring any aftermarket hardware. This integration, which supports all Polestar models, allows fleets to connect Polestar vehicles from day one and manage them on the same platform as other makes and models. Developed in collaboratio...
    Pirelli collaborates with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system
    Pirelli has signed an agreement with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision technologies into the Pirelli Cyber Tyre system. As part of this agreement, Univrses' 3DAI technologies will be integrated into Pirelli's Cyber Tyre system solutions. Pirelli has also acquired a 30% stake in the Sweden-based company, with an option to reach a majority stake. The combination of technologies developed by Pirelli and Univrses aims to deliver vehicles that are sa...
    Brembo begins production of Sensify intelligent braking platform for global vehicle program
    Brembo has commenced production of its intelligent braking platform Sensify for a leading global vehicle manufacturer. The advanced braking system will be fitted as standard on 100% of the vehicles in the program, confirming the platform's readiness for full deployment. Sensify is a scalable, adaptable solution engineered to support a wide range of advanced vehicle architectures, from next-generation driver-assistance systems to fully autonomous applications. This developm...
    Auto China 2026: HERE and Kotei collaborate to build AI-native navigation for software-defined vehicles
    HERE Technologies and Kotei have announced a strategic co-development partnership to build the next generation of AI-native navigation and in-vehicle software solutions. The collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the global software-defined vehicle (SDV) era, aiming to enable automotive manufacturers worldwide to offer smarter, more connected and more efficient mobility solutions. The co-development reimagines navigation as a decision-driven, predictive experience that learns...
    Auto China 2026: HERE and Baidu partner to co-develop intelligent driving map solution
    HERE Technologies and Baidu Maps have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop advanced map, navigation and intelligent driving solutions for automakers worldwide. The collaboration aims to combine HERE's AI-powered live map and location services, including Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving features, with Baidu Maps' navigation capabilities and research and development expertise to create a unified global solution fo...
    DENSO develops wireless charging technology, aims to commercialize by fiscal 2029
    DENSO Corp., an auto parts maker affiliated with Toyota Motor Corp., is developing a system to wirelessly charge moving electric vehicles, with the aim of establishing the technology by fiscal 2029. The company expects that, if realized, the system will help address consumer concerns about charging time and short cruising range, which have affected the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). The system operates by wirelessly transmitting electricity from power-transmission coils embedd...
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